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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.46, 2,793.78 and 1,140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.46, 2,793.78 and 1,140.24 is: 1,573.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.46 : 2,793.78 = 1,140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.46/2,793.78 = 1,140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.46x = 2,793.78 × 1,140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.46x = 3,185,579.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,579.71/2,024.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.55

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